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Barista

ACCS Innovation Center

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This comprehensive training provides aspiring baristas with the essential skills needed to excel in the coffee industry. The course covers technical coffee-making skills, including espresso preparation, milk texturing and steaming, latte art creation, brewing techniques, coffee cupping and tasting, grinder calibration, drink recipe knowledge, and the creation of signature drinks.

Format

In-Person

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This comprehensive training provides aspiring baristas with the essential skills needed to excel in the coffee industry. The course covers technical coffee-making skills, including espresso preparation, milk texturing and steaming, latte art creation, brewing techniques, coffee cupping and tasting, grinder calibration, drink recipe knowledge, and the creation of signature drinks. The course also emphasizes customer service, effective communication, order accuracy, handling customer queries and complaints, and building customer relationships. Workplace skills, health and safety practices, cleaning and maintenance, inventory management, and basic technical troubleshooting are also included. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in operating an espresso machine, milk steaming, latte art, using different brewing methods, preparing coffee beverages, managing tasks efficiently, maintaining cleanliness, adhering to health and safety standards, working effectively on a team, and upholding professionalism in the workplace.

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt to new situations or changes in the work environment
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment, handle busy periods, and adjust to changes in routines or tasks
  • Attention to Detail: Keenness to pay attention to the small details, whether it's in making coffee, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders
  • Attention to Detail: Precision and care in making drinks and handling all aspects of the job
  • Basic Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and address minor technical issues with coffee-making equipment
  • Brewing Techniques: Knowledge of various brewing methods like pour-over, French press, AeroPress, and drip coffee
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers35-3023.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Customer orders — receive and repeat back accurately under direct supervisor guidance at a fast-food service counter.
  • Cash register and basic POS software — operate to process simple transactions with supervisor oversight in a quick-service restaurant.
  • Payment acceptance and change — perform basic cash-handling steps following established protocols during a supervised shift.
  • Food and beverage items — serve to customers at a take-out counter using correct portioning techniques as demonstrated by a trainer.
  • Dining and counter areas — sweep, mop, and wipe down surfaces following posted sanitation checklists during assigned cleaning duties.
  • Customer comments and complaints — listen attentively and refer unresolved issues to a supervisor in a high-volume service setting.
  • Menu items and pricing — identify and communicate basic information to customers using posted signage and training materials.
  • Condiment and supply stations — check and restock under direction to maintain readiness during a service period.
  • Dishwashing equipment and sanitizing solutions — use safely following step-by-step instructions to clean utensils in a commercial kitchen.
  • Social perceptiveness skills — apply to recognize customer cues and adjust service pace under guidance on a busy counter shift.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
71%